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Select Orlando Magic Games To Air On Wesh 2, Cw18 And Wmor-Tv

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The Orlando Magic, WESH 2, CW18, WMOR-TV and FanDuel Sports Network Florida have announced a partnership to simulcast 10 Magic games during the 2025-26 season on a Hearst over-the-air station in Central Florida and in Tampa.
 
Six of the games will air on WESH 2, while four will be telecast on CW18. All 10 will also be available on WMOR-TV in Tampa.
 
Games simulcast on WESH 2, CW18 and WMOR-TV will mirror the broadcast on FanDuel Sports Network Florida, featuring hometown announcers – David Steele, Jeff Turner, Dante Marchitelli and Kendra Douglas – who will call the action throughout the season.
 
“This agreement to bring Orlando Magic games to over-the-air television is a way to put our exciting, up-and-coming team in front of even more of our fans,” said Orlando Magic President of Business Operations Charlie Freeman. “We want to thank our partners at WESH 2, CW18, WMOR-TV, Hearst Television and FanDuel Sports Network for this great opportunity.”
 
The games to be simulcast on over-the-air television are:
 

  • Sunday, Nov. 16, 7 p.m., at Houston, CW18
  • Sunday, Dec. 7, Noon, at New York, CW18
  • Saturday, Dec. 27, 7 p.m., vs. Denver, WESH 2
  • Friday, Jan. 2, 8 p.m., at Chicago, WESH 2
  • Saturday, Jan. 24, 7 p.m., vs. Cleveland, WESH 2
  • Sunday, Feb. 1, 4 p.m., at San Antonio, CW18
  • Saturday, Mar. 14, 8 p.m., at Miami, WESH 2
  • Friday, Apr. 3, 8:30 p.m., at Dallas, WESH 2
  • Sunday, Apr. 5, 7 p.m., at New Orleans, CW18
  • Friday, Apr. 10, 8 p.m., at Chicago, WESH 2
 
(All times Eastern; All games on WMOR-TV Tampa)
 
WESH 2 is a digital multi-media company providing news, weather, sports, community service and entertainment on multiple platforms serving Central Florida. WESH 2 produces 65.5 hours of local news per week in Central Florida, including 22 hours on sister station CW18.
 
WESH 2, CW18 and WMOR-TV are owned by Hearst Television, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hearst, a leading media company. Hearst Television owns and/or manages 35 television stations and two radio stations.
 
“We’re excited to join forces with the Orlando Magic and FanDuel Sports Network to make Magic basketball even more accessible to fans throughout Central Florida,” said President and General Manager of WESH 2 and CW18 John Soapes. “This partnership reflects a shared commitment to delivering high-quality local sports programming and creating new opportunities for fans to connect with the team they love.”
 
The simulcast games will still be available for fans to watch on FanDuel Sports Network Florida, the FanDuel Sports Network app and FanDuelSportsNetwork.com.
 
“Partnering with the Magic and Hearst is an excellent opportunity to put our telecasts in front of more viewers, so they can see this exciting Magic team and our top-notch productions,” said Executive Vice President of Team Partnerships for FanDuel Sports Network Florida/Sun Damon Phillips. “We are available on multiple platforms throughout the local region, and we hope fans who sample our telecasts will want to tune in or stream more games on FanDuel Sports Network.”
 
FanDuel Sports Network Florida is scheduled to produce and broadcast at least 71 Magic games during the 2025-26 regular season. Fans interested in streaming those games, plus pre and postgame coverage, can sign up for a monthly, annual or season pass subscription at FanDuelSportsNetwork.com/packages.
 
FanDuel Sports Network Florida also remains available on cable, satellite and streaming providers across the region, giving Magic fans their choice of the best way to tune in. Visit GetMyHomeTeams.com to see options in each local zip code. Fans who receive the network through a TV provider can also stream games and programming on the FanDuel Sports Network app at no extra cost.
 
About the Orlando Magic
Orlando's NBA franchise since 1989, the Magic's mission is to be world champions on and off the court, delivering legendary moments every step of the way. Under the DeVos family’s ownership, the Magic have seen great success in a relatively short history, winning eight division championships (1995, 1996, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2019, 2024, 2025) with seven 50-plus win seasons and capturing the Eastern Conference title in 1995 and 2009. Off the court, on an annual basis, the Orlando Magic gives more than $2 million to the local community by way of sponsorships of events, donated tickets, autographed merchandise and grants. Orlando Magic community relations programs impact an estimated 100,000 kids each year, while a Magic staff-wide initiative provides more than 7,000 volunteer hours annually. In addition, the Orlando Magic Youth Foundation (OMYF) which serves at-risk youth, has distributed more than $31 million to local nonprofit community organizations over the last 36 years. The Magic’s other entities include the team’s NBA G League affiliate, the Osceola Magic, 2021 G League champions, and the Orlando Solar Bears of the ECHL, which serves as the affiliate to the NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning. The Magic play their home games at the award-winning Kia Center – voted by fans no. 1 in the NBA for game experience; honored with TheStadiumBusiness Awards’ Customer Experience Award; named SportsBusiness Journal's Sports Facility of the Year; and awarded the Venue Excellence Award (VEA) by the International Association of Venue Managers. The Magic practice at the award-winning AdventHealth Training Center. The Magic was also recognized by the Sports Business Journal as one of the “Best Places to Work” in sports in 2023 and 2024. For ticket information, visit OrlandoMagic.com or call 407-89-MAGIC.
 

Select Orlando Magic Games To Air On Wesh 2, Cw18 And Wmor-Tv

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